Galway Bay FM News Archives
FOCUS ON BLOOD TEST DELAYS AND BLOOD PLATELETS AT SAVITA INQUEST
Date Published: 11-Apr-2013
A consultant haematologist has concluded her opinion evidence given at day four of the inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar.
Her attendance followed a request from Coroner Ciaran MacLoughlin earlier today who sought clarification on the process of giving B positive platelets to a Bnegative patient.
An earlier witness statement from an ICU nurse stated that B positive platelets were approved to be given to Ms. Halappanavar as long as she had anti-d.
A microbiologist has said it would be of concern to her that a blood sample from Savita Halappanavar took over three hours to reach the laboratory for testing.
However Consultant Deirbhile Keady has told the 31 year old’s inquest that the right antibiotics were administered even before the results which showed the presence of infection became known.
The inquest has now concluded and will resume again tomorrow morning for the fifth day of proceedings.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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